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SAMBAZON Acquires SunOpta’s Açaí and Smoothie Bowls Business

This strategic acquisition will unlock innovation offerings within SAMBAZON’s bowl portfolio with new dry toppings, savory toppings, organic fruit inclusions on top of bowls as well as innovative bases that include tropical fruits, purees, as well as emerging and popular seed bowls. 




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What's Really Keeping Consumers from Eating Fruits and Vegetables?

Keeping food safe (70%) and the use of pesticides (60%) are top concerns when considering how food is grown. Nutritional content, use of agricultural technology, environmental sustainability, animal welfare, and farm workers welfare were other listed concerns consumers factor into their purchase decisions.  




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Ingredion: Upcycled Certified

Ingredion Incorporated announced that its Kerr by Ingredion division will offer a selection of products from its fruit and vegetable portfolio that are Upcycled Certified. 




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Snack Research Suggests Almonds for Innovative Products

Almonds are a key ingredient that can help broaden dietary options in snack products through their wide variety of forms that help introduce new flavor experiences and offer many health benefits.




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Tree Nut Ingredient Applications

Tree nuts have branched well beyond snack mixes to a new realm of premium, plant-based and better-for-you functional offerings with a health halo. For an in-depth look at this trend, we spoke with Robin Puskas, chief innovation officer at JPG Resources. Listen to the discussion!




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Fresh Del Monte Appoints New Ingredient Leadership

Dr. Farhat will spearhead the company’s vision to develop groundbreaking ingredients, derived from both Fresh Del Monte’s portfolio and other agricultural products.




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Q&A with Gerald Drummond, Alan Slesinski, Campbell’s Foodservice

Prepared Foods talks about clean label formulating with Campbell's Foodservice executive chef Gerald Drummond and Alan Slesinski, director of R&D.




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Building Flavor on Fluid Foundations

Stock is defined as a cooking liquid that is flavored by simmering animal bones and/or meat, fish, in water or wine with vegetables typically comprised of onion, celery, and carrots (also known as mirepoix) and sometimes other vegetables (or vegetables alone) until a desired flavor is achieved. T




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Freak Flag Organics Bone Broths

Whole Foods Market stores nationwide now carry new Freak Flag Organics Bone Broth products. The retailer will sell three of the company’s bone broths, all of which are USDA-certified organic and GMO-free. The partnership allows for even more opportunities of expansion for other retailers to carry Freak Flag Organics Bone Broths.  




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LonoLife Bone Broth Nutrient-Packed Noodle Soup

LonoLife, a brand of portable, powdered bone broth and collagen products, announced its newest innovation, which aims to meet consumers’ need for elevated nutrition, convenience and flavor. LonoLife Noodle Soups are made with 20g of protein, use high quality egg noodles and contain savory, flavorful bone broth. 




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Restaurants Discover New Regional, Global Takes on Chicken Soup

Data suggest restaurant menus can showcase new regional and global takes on chicken soup. This will give consumers new ways to enjoy an old favorite. As plant-based options continue to take off, soup provides both easy and innovative ways to incorporate more vegetables and meat alternatives.




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Soupergirl Wins Business Competition Run by Kroger

Soupergirl—the plant-based soup and gazpacho company based in Washington, DC—was one of five winning contestants of Kroger’s new "Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator," a national competition that ended with a Sharktank-like business presentation in front of a panel of judges in Cincinnati.




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Plantstrong Organic, Vegan Broths, Ready-to-Eat Chilis and Stews

All 100% plant-based, no-sugar, oil-free, and low in sodium, these shelf-stable products are offer healthy plant-based convenience and taste, and can help consumers have a fast, healthy meal on the table in minutes.




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Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broths

Powered by 15g of protein and 5.5g of collagen per serving, the Dr. Kellyann broths can be a meal replacement, snack, or stock alternative for the entire family to enjoy.




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Campbell Appoints VP of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

Campbell Soup Company announced the appointment of Stewart Lindsay as vice president, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, effective Dec. 6, 2021. He joins Campbell from The Nature Conservancy.




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Maya Kaimal Inspired Soups Collection

Featuring high-quality ingredients and Indian family recipes, Maya Kaimal Foods is committed to taking the time to carefully prepare its namesake products, so consumers don't have to. The new Inspired Soup options are ready to eat, and simply need to be heated on the stovetop or in a microwave-safe container.




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Del Monte Foods, Inc. Acquires Kitchen Basics to Build a National Retail Presence in Broth and Stocks

Kitchen Basics® has a portfolio of conventional and organic stocks and broths, including Chicken, Unsalted Chicken, Beef, Unsalted Beef, Vegetable, Unsalted Vegetable, Turkey, Seafood, and Creamy Bean & Vegetable.




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Ocean's Halo, Smile Compostable Solutions Sustainable Broth Pods

Ocean's Halo use of the pod allows the company to expand its product offerings into a new market without creating more plastic pollution.




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LonoLife Tomato Beef Bone Broth

Every product from LonoLife totes a strict guideline of no artificial colors, sweeteners, preservatives, or flavors, bringing health-conscious shoppers a convenient, shelf-stable, and nutritious solution.




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Meatable Achieves Breakthrough in Cultivated Meat Technology, Cuts Production Time to Four Days

The breakthrough will enable the company to produce cultivated meat significantly faster and at lower costs than industry norms, and is therefore an important step towards the commercialization of Meatable’s technology and large-scale production of cultivated meat products more broadly.




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Hormel Black Label Ranch Bacon

The makers of the HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® brand combined the two flavors within a single bite in its latest limited-time flavor offering, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Ranch Bacon. 




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Applegate Naturals Fully Cooked Sunday Bacon

Applegate Farms LLC, the maker of natural and organic meat, announced its latest innovation: APPLEGATE NATURALS® Fully Cooked SUNDAY BACON® Bacon, the newest addition to the iconic APPLEGATE® bacon lineup.




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Tyson Brand Honey Chicken Bites, Restaurant Style Crispy Wings

Crafted from tender, all-white meat chicken and covered in a honey-infused breading, the bites are designed to delight taste buds and satisfy cravings.




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Institute for Justice Files Lawsuit Challenging Florida’s Ban on Cultivated Meat

The lawsuit, which was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Florida, argues that Florida’s ban violates the Constitution’s provisions that prohibit protectionist measures designed to favor in-state businesses at the expense of out-of-state competitors. 




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Daily's Premium Meats Flavored Bacon

Daily’s Premium Meats is committed to producing premium bacon products using raw materials from the Seaboard Foods connected food system. 




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Hormel Black Label Bacon with Cinnamon Toast Crunch

The makers of HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon bring expertise to the partnership with CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ — an iconic cereal from General Mills with a cult-like following.




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Wenzel's Farm Venison Snack Sticks

All the Wenzel's Farm Venison Snack Sticks are made with grass-fed venison, and are gluten free, making them a high protein snack for the individual who is needing a grab and go snack.




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Exploring the Impact of Gut Microbiome on Human Health

The impact of yogurt, probiotics and the gut microbiome has exceeded expectations and been tied to brain, digestive and immune function. 




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Probiotic Energy Bar Lola Snacks to Expand Nationwide

LOLA Snack's current success is an endorsement as an emerging leader in the bar space, with products available nationwide in more than 3,000 doors across the natural and conventional grocery channels.




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Danone North America Issues Annual Fellowship Grants

Scientists in the field have found that the microbial community, or microbiome of the gut, affects not only gastrointestinal health, but has links to the brain, immune system and even our circadian clocks. 




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CULT Artisan Beverage Co. Botanical Infusions

CULT blends 100% natural ingredients and then slow-steep for a fresh and crisp taste in a hydrating drink with zero sugar and zero caffeine.




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Kemin: Natural, Functional

Kemin Industries invites 2022 SupplySide West Exposition (SSW) attendees to visit booth #5245. Kemin will feature its naturally sourced functional ingredient solutions including a range of health-forward concepts created for the expo event, Nov. 2-3, 2022 in Las Vegas.




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FruitSmart: Where Fruit Meets Botanical Function

FruitSmart has identified rising demand for fruit juice and botanical combinations as a major new trend in the healthy beverage space, and will highlight its capability to blend them at Natural Products Expo West, March 8-10, 2023.




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Marquis Botanical-Inspired Lemon Lavender

Lemon Lavender joins the brand's portfolio as part of its aggressive growth strategy to stay ahead of the curve in the beverage space by keeping consumers engaged with fresh additions.




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Rethinking Sugar Reduction, Botanically

With only a couple of exceptions, lower-and zero-calorie sugar alternatives have failed to live up to the multifaceted functionality and flavor of sucrose and its components, glucose and fructose. In fact, great taste remains one of the primary obstacles to overcome with the range of sugar alternatives cropping up in the marketplace. A close second, of course, is performance in a formulation.




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Nutraland: Natural Melatonin

Nutraland USA, Inc., will use its SupplySide West booth, #6951, to introduce Somato™, a whole-food derived melatonin sourced exclusively from tomatoes. This innovative ingredient is poised to revolutionize the natural products industry, offering an eco-friendly, natural alternative to synthetic melatonin for use in functional foods and dietary supplements.




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Univar & Novoenzymes: On-Trend Tastes, Applications

Univar Solutions Inc. and Novozymes announced a new agreement to expand the partnership into the United States and Canadian food ingredients markets. The new food ingredients agreement takes effect May 1, 2021, one month after the companies announced an exclusive agreement expanding the partnership into the United States and Canadian beverage production, homecare, and industrial cleaning markets.




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New Retail Functional Foods, Beverages & Supplements from May 2021

Prepared Foods showcases new functional beverages and superfood gummies.




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Prinova: Innovation Insights

Prinova, a worldwide provider of functional ingredients and manufacturer of nutrient premixes, creates an innovative online experience with the launch of its new website. 




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New Functional Foods, Drinks & Supplements Launched in July 2021

Prepared Foods profiles new functional foods, drinks and supplements.




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Nutrition is a Key Aspect for Women Staying Active and Defying the Effects of Aging

In spite of the many strides made in women’s health and nutrition, one of the key issues facing women is a very basic one: insufficient protein intake. Sarcopenia, the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, occurs far more frequently, and at a younger age (beginning around age 35), in women than in men. It is the primary factor leading to weakness and frailty in women as they age.




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Boosting Beverages with Nutritional Ingredients

Today’s consumers are rarely satisfied with just a thirst-quenching drink when they crave a beverage. They’re seeking healthful extras that target everything from immunity to mood issues, from energy to meal replacement. And of course, they want plenty of flavor with few calories.




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Monat Vegan Protein

MONAT Vegan Protein is a smooth blend of plant proteins and superfoods, delivering 20g of  protein in each serving with 0g of sugar and 100 calories.




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Ovation Foods Eggsentials, Chicken Stick Meat Snacks

Each 1.6oz CHICKEN STICK contains 20g of protein, zero sugar, 175mg of choline and more than 35 additional naturally occurring nutrients that support whole body health.




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Beyond Meat Fourth Generation Beyond Sausage

Featuring enhanced flavor and a meatier texture, the new Beyond Sausage has been reformulated to advance taste and nutrition as part of Beyond Meat’s ongoing mission to deliver plant-based proteins that offer nutritional and environmental benefits.




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Plant Based Innovation Powers All Categories

"We want to provide plant-forward options that appeal to all the various reasons why diners are eating more plants. This includes plant-based alternatives such as Molly’s Kitchen Plant-Based Smashed Patty," said Stacey Kinkaid, vice president of product development & innovation, US Foods. "This also includes chef-inspired, vegan options such as our Chef’s Line Tempura Brussels Sprouts and vegetarian options such as Molly’s Kitchen Mexican-Style Cheese Stuffed Cigars."




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Plant Based Innovations Proliferate at Retail and Foodservice

A look at new plant based meat alternatives and snacks continuing to drive growth in the plant based space.




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Armored Fresh Files Patent for Bespoke Plant-Based Grated Cheese Production

Since its inception, Armored Fresh has been committed to breaking the stereotype that plant-based cheese is a bland, unsatisfactory solution made only for vegans. 




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Protein Integration in Nutritional Baked Goods

Traditionally, proteins such as glutenin and gliadin have been favored in baking for their role in dough texture and structure. However, as consumer awareness of health, nutrition, and sustainability has grown, the focus has shifted to incorporating a broader range of protein sources into baking.




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Pureture Launches New Yeast Protein Innovation

An emphasis on plant-based ingredients aligns with Pureture's commitment to environmentally friendly and sustainable food production, ensuring the health and longevity of future food sources.